NAPO Set to be Unveiled as Dr. Bawumia’s Running Mate on July 9
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to be officially unveiled Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer, on Tuesday, July 9.
The highly anticipated event will take place in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, a traditional stronghold of the NPP.
The announcement comes after the National Council of the NPP formally endorsed NAPO as Dr. Bawumia’s running mate on Friday, July 5.
The decision has been met with widespread acclaim from top party officials, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who has expressed his confidence in the duo’s ability to lead the party to victory in the 2024 general elections.
NAPO has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Bawumia for entrusting him with the responsibility of serving as his running mate and has pledged his unwavering commitment to working collaboratively with Dr. Bawumia to ensure a resounding victory for the party.
However, not everyone is happy about this achievement so far.
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Some stakeholders have criticized NAPO’s perceived arrogance, suggesting that he should use prepared scripts for his future public appearances to manage his messaging and mitigate any potential gaffes.
The NPP has responded by mounting a robust defence of NAPO, dismissing criticisms and urging supporters to focus on the bigger picture.
Meanwhile, the NPP has officially opened nominations for the Manhyia South parliamentary seat, following NAPO’s elevation to the party’s running mate position.
This has left the seat vacant, although Parliament has yet to make an official declaration.
NAPO’s brother, Nana Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, is reportedly vying for the same parliamentary seat, setting up a family rivalry in the political arena.
The stage is set for a fiercely contested presidential election in 2024, with the NPP’s duo, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), facing off against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket, consisting former President John Dramani Mahama and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in the December poll.
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